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Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence: COCM's Early Days and Path to Success with Patrick Savolskis
Manage episode 371312256 series 29365
"The great thing about Capstone is it gives you the ability to get some skills that you wouldn't have, otherwise, for years. Especially because in housing, it's not like you're back in the office somewhere, just pushing paper; you're right there on the frontline with students," - Patrick Savolskis
Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Alton Irwin, Director, and Chief Marketing Officer at COCM, sits down with Patrick Savolskis, one of the very early employees of COCM.
Patrick Savolskis is the Executive Director Purchase College Association at SUNY-Purchase. He has over twenty years of success both in higher education and private industry. Patrick spent five years in the privatized student housing market managing properties and working with development teams for new construction and turning around failing properties by building a solid staff and focusing on what was important at each property.
During the conversation, Patrick shares interesting stories and reminisces about the early days of COCM, where meetings took place in hotel rooms, highlighting the company's humble beginnings and expresses admiration for COCM's growth.
Listen in as Patrick reflects on what he learned from his time at COCM, the valuable skills he gained, and how they’ve served him in his work life post COCM. Plus, he shares his advice with new employees of COCM.
Topics CoveredHow Patrick came to COCM and the roles he served in during his tenure
COCM—the early days: small teams and humble beginnings
Patrick’s career post COCM
The value of working at COCM, learning atypical skills, and working for a family-like organization
Why leadership that helps you succeed is better
Patrick's advice for new employees of COCM
Connect with PatrickPatrick Savolskis - Purchase College Association
Connect with AltonStudent Housing Matters on Facebook
Student Housing Matters on Twitter
Email media@cocm.com
99 episoder
Manage episode 371312256 series 29365
"The great thing about Capstone is it gives you the ability to get some skills that you wouldn't have, otherwise, for years. Especially because in housing, it's not like you're back in the office somewhere, just pushing paper; you're right there on the frontline with students," - Patrick Savolskis
Join us as we celebrate COCM's 20th anniversary with the theme "Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, and Building the Future." On this episode of Student Housing Matters, Alton Irwin, Director, and Chief Marketing Officer at COCM, sits down with Patrick Savolskis, one of the very early employees of COCM.
Patrick Savolskis is the Executive Director Purchase College Association at SUNY-Purchase. He has over twenty years of success both in higher education and private industry. Patrick spent five years in the privatized student housing market managing properties and working with development teams for new construction and turning around failing properties by building a solid staff and focusing on what was important at each property.
During the conversation, Patrick shares interesting stories and reminisces about the early days of COCM, where meetings took place in hotel rooms, highlighting the company's humble beginnings and expresses admiration for COCM's growth.
Listen in as Patrick reflects on what he learned from his time at COCM, the valuable skills he gained, and how they’ve served him in his work life post COCM. Plus, he shares his advice with new employees of COCM.
Topics CoveredHow Patrick came to COCM and the roles he served in during his tenure
COCM—the early days: small teams and humble beginnings
Patrick’s career post COCM
The value of working at COCM, learning atypical skills, and working for a family-like organization
Why leadership that helps you succeed is better
Patrick's advice for new employees of COCM
Connect with PatrickPatrick Savolskis - Purchase College Association
Connect with AltonStudent Housing Matters on Facebook
Student Housing Matters on Twitter
Email media@cocm.com
99 episoder
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